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Money and Pensions Service officially launched

The Money and Pensions Service has launched with a mission to improve the nation’s...

FCA starts regulating claims management firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has begun regulating the claims management industry today. All claims...

Sirius seeks to further expand Manchester operations

Sirius Property Finance has expanded its Manchester office to four people and is looking...

FCA begins supervisory action in debt management sector

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its second thematic review of the debt...

30% rise in arrears under ‘no deal’ Brexit: Kensington

Mortgage arrears would increased by 30% over the next three years in the event...

Rise in debt criteria search popularity

Searches on Knowledge Bank regarding people with debt issues were four of the five...

Progress in resolving debt doesn’t follow a smooth trajectory

Early findings from new research by StepChange Debt Charity, released as part of the...

New Open Banking partnership for debt solutions market

AccountScore has partnered with The Insolvency Panel to launch what they have hailed as...

CODE Investing makes board appointments

SME debt finance platform, CODE Investing, has appointed Borro chairman, John Allbrook, as a...

John Griffith-Jones to chair StepChange Debt Charity

StepChange Debt Charity has announced that John Griffith-Jones is now chairing the charity, following...

New rules for claims management companies

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new rules and fees that will apply...

New debt advisory service launches

A new debt advisory firm called Yellow Stone Finance has been set up by...

FCA sees inconsistencies in firms’ arrears management practices

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published findings on how mortgage lenders treat customers...

“Predatory” mortgage support boss banned and fined

The boss of three Birmingham based mortgage support companies has been banned for taking...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...